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We’ve put together an amazing list of 4th of July Air Fryer Recipes. If you’re wondering what you can make without having to crank up the grill, we’ve put together a list of our favorite recipes!

Collage of air fryer recipes with the words 50+ 4th of July Air Fryer Recipes written over the photos.

I love to use my air fryer for everything, and if it keeps me from experiencing this Louisiana summertime heat, I am ALL for it!

You don’t have to suffer through the heat this holiday season. Instead, stay inside and let your air fryer do the work for you.

We’ve put together some of our favorite main course, side dish, and dessert recipes that are perfect for the 4th of July.

Air Fryer Recipes for the 4th of July

BBQ chicken thighs made in the air fryer on a plate with a fork and a salad.
4.50 from 4 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

Easy Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are tender and juicy and seasoned with simple spices and basted in your favorite barbeque sauce. This makes a super easy dinner for two, ready in less than half an hour!
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Juicy BBQ coated chicken on a white plate garnished with parsley flakes
5 from 4 votes

BBQ Chicken in Air Fryer

BBQ Chicken in Air Fryer is an easy way to satisfy BBQ cravings! This recipe is the juiciest chicken, dripping with finger licking BBQ sauce.
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uicy crusted chicken with seasonings served on a white plate
4.77 from 76 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are a deliciously easy meal, ready in less than 20 minutes. This simple recipe makes crispy, juicy chicken drumsticks, everyone will love.
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Overhead shot of chicken fried steak made in the air fryer and served on a plate covered in gravy and served with green beans and a side of cornbread.
4.86 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

This crispy and tender Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner that will satisfy all your deep-fried cravings.
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Crispy Air Fryer chicken wings on a white plate ready to serve.
4.67 from 130 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the end all be all of chicken wings. Made with the perfect blend of seasonings and a homemade buffalo sauce that will make everyone crave second and third helpings!
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Air Fried Lemon Pepper Wings on a white plate with lemon slices.
5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings

Take your chicken wing game up a notch with this Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings recipe! This recipe uses simple ingredients to give you delicious wings with a lovely lemon pepper flavor. Plus, these crispy Lemon Pepper Wings are much healthier than getting wings from a restaurant because they aren't doused in oil.
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Air Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings on a white serving dish.
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are made with the perfect cook time and temp for extra crispy and juicy chicken wings with a homemade buffalo sauce.
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings on a white serving dish ready to serve.
5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings are made with the perfect blend of seasonings that packs this recipe with tons of flavor, without a lot of spice!
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Close up photo of grilled chicken tenders made in the air fryer.
4.83 from 85 votes

Naked Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders

Are you in search of an easy chicken recipe the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than these Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders! This easy recipe makes a perfect quick dinner and has tons of flavor. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you can make these Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders in under 30 minutes!
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BBQ Brown sugar little smokies made in the air fryer.
4.17 from 6 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies are little sausages that are fun to make for appetizers. These are perfect for snacking during the big game, or just because! Made with Lit'l smokies sausages, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce – all done in just minutes!
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Golden bbq bites with chicken, mozzarella cheese, and topped with green onions.
4.67 from 3 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls

You are going to LOVE Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza Rolls. These rolls are filled with flavor and are the perfect after school snack, lunch, or dinner!
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Juicy pineapple glazed with honey and bbq sauce, served in a white bowl.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Honey BBQ Pineapple

Juicy pineapple glazed with honey and BBQ sauce, then cooked in the air fryer. A perfect side dish to any meal with just a few ingredients.
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BBQ Chicken Wings stacked on a white serving tray that have been cooked in the Air Fryer.
5 from 6 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or meal that is ready in just 20 minutes. Made with wings, your favorite BBQ sauce, and a secret ingredient that will make these wings extra crispy!
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Air fryer whole chicken fully cooked and in the basket of the air fryer.
5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This Air Fryer Whole Chicken is a delicious and easy way to make a large dinner to feed the whole family, or to shred and use for meal prepping.
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Golden brown crispy Cornish hens on a light blue plate with lemon wedges and parsley garnish.
4.72 from 7 votes

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen meat is so moist and juicy. These small hens are full of flavor, and are perfect individual or fun family dinner.
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air fried bacon wrapped chicken bites in the basket of the air fryer.
4.67 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are a tasty appetizer that's has a kick! You'll love this delicious recipe, and it's an easy air fryer appetizer that the whole family will enjoy.
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bacon wrapped chicken breasts in the air fryer basket
4.82 from 16 votes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is a juicy, delicious air fryer dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.
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Overhead shot of bacon wrapped shrimp made in the air fryer and topped with fresh parsley.
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is made with just a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect party appetizer or delicious snack – and it's made in less than 15 minutes.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos are the perfect low carb finger food and appetizer for game day or family gatherings. Made with jalapeño peppers, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
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AIr Fryer BBQ Ribs with extra sauce being added.
4.84 from 6 votes

Air Fryer BBQ Ribs

These easy BBQ Ribs made in the Air Fryer are going to have you second-guessing every using the oven or the grill again. Make perfectly juicy, tender, Air Fryer ribs in just minutes. 
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Close up of country style ribs made in the air fryer with the air fryer in the background.
4.62 from 198 votes

Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs are so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. If you love ribs, you will love making them in the air fryer.
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Close up of cornbread muffins with top muffin covered in melting butter.
5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Cornbread

Air Fryer cornbread is so soft and moist, and is a perfect addition to any meal. Made with buttermilk, this cornbread has true country flavor.
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Golden yellow corn on the cob in the air fryer basket after being cooked and seasoned.
4.63 from 8 votes

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob turns out so sweet and crispy, and is ready to eat in just minutes. Made with just corn, butter, salt and pepper.
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Golden cooked zucchini slices on a wooden spoon
4.78 from 76 votes

Air Fryer Zucchini

Air fryer zucchini is the perfect side dish to almost every meal. With just olive oil and basic seasonings, you have crispy zucchini slices that are full of flavor, and easy to make! 
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Yellow squash cooked in the air fryer on a white plate and ready to serve.
4.80 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Squash

I love all types of air fryer recipes, but vegetables are some of my favorites. You can make this delicious air fryer squash from start to finish in less than 20 minutes. It's healthy, delicious, and the perfect side dish for almost any main dish.
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Golden zucchini on a white plate served with a dipping sauce
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

This air fryer zucchini chips recipe is so easy and full of flavor. A perfect snack that takes just minutes to prepare and cook.
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Overhead photo of air fried green tomatoes in the air fryer basket
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

This air fryer fried green tomatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for almost any occasion. Made to crispy perfection, it's the perfect summer side dish to go with all of your favorite main courses.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries with dipping sauce, ready to eat.
4.43 from 19 votes

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

These crispy green beans are an easy recipe you can whip up in minutes! Pair this side dish with the main course to make one of your new favorite easy low carb dinners!
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5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Green Beans

This air fryer green beans recipe creates a delicious snack or side dish that the entire family will love. The air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Overhead photo of air fried avocado fries on a white plate with dipping sauce.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Avocado Fries

This Avocado Fries Air Fryer recipe is the best side dish ever. Air Fryer Avocado fries are a crispy and fun side dish and always served well with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Carrot fries made in the air fryer and served on a plate with dipping sauce.
4.86 from 14 votes

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

Are you craving French Fries but don't want all the grease and calories that come with them? If so, you'll love these crispy Air Fryer Carrot Fries! These delicious carrot fries are super easy to make and don't require any deep frying! All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you can whip up this healthier alternative to regular French Fries in no time!
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Golden seasoned fries in a red basket after being cooked in the air fryer.
4.72 from 7 votes

Air Fryer French Fries

Air Fryer French Fries are so crispy and light. Made with just potatoes, olive oil, and your favorite seasonings.
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Golden crispy sliced onion with air fryer in background
4.68 from 64 votes

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

This Air Fryer Blooming Onion Recipe is a perfectly crispy appetizer for game days, parties, or any other occasion!
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Golden crispy battered onion rings stacked on a white plate.
4.75 from 8 votes

Air Fryer Onion Rings

This air fryer onion rings recipe makes crispy golden onion rings, without the extra oil from deep frying. You only need a few basic ingredients, and you can make the best air fryer onion rings!
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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

Air Fryer Mac and Cheese is a great classic dish! Made with elbow macaroni, loads of delicious cheese, and heavy whipping cream.
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Golden corn dogs in the air fryer basket after being cooked
4.41 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Corn Dogs

These Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs are a quick and easy meal for family lunches or dinners at home. The air fryer adds that extra crispiness!
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Golden crispy smashed potatoes on a white marble table garnished with parsley flakes
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes have a perfect crisp on the outside and are soft and fluffy on the inside. You are going to love making this recipe, because you only need a handful of ingredients, and the air fryer makes them in less than 15 minutes. 
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Golden baked potatoes in the air fryer basket after being cooked with butter and parsley flakes
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Baked Potato

This Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe has crispy skin on the outside with perfectly fluffy insides. This recipe makes a perfect side dish!
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Overhead photo of sweet potatoes on a white plate that were made using an air fryer.
4 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Sweet potatoes are my new favorite side dish! A delicious crispy skin with plump and fluffy sweet potato on the inside. Just top it with a little cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter for an amazing dish.
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Baked potato stuffed with cheese, sour cream, bacon crumbles, on a white plate with chopped green onion and crumbles scattered on the table.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Loaded Baked Potatoes

Loaded baked potatoes, made in the air fryer and stuffed with cheese, sour cream, bacon crumbles and more.
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Brown mushroom caps stuffed with cream cheese, cheese, and bacon, and seasonings on a small white plate.
4.84 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

Delicious Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy snack or appetizer. Easy to make and filled with soft cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. 
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Stuffed Peppers made in the air fryer and topped with cheese and parsley and served on a white plate.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and delicious lunch or dinner that is full of flavor. If you're looking for quick and easy recipes, you can have this dish done from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.
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5 cheese texas toast in air fryer basket, ready to serve.
5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Texas Toast

Air Fryer Texas Toast is an easy side dish that is perfect to make in the air fryer. No need to heat up the oven when you can make this with less effort and less cooking time!
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Lemon poppy seed muffins topped with lemon glaze, on a plate, with one muffin sliced in half.
4.50 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Air fryer lemon poppy seed muffins are a delicious and easy summertime snack. If you love muffins, you'll love this easy lemon poppy seed muffins recipe.
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Chocolate round cake, frosted with chocolate frosting on a white cake stand
5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Cake

Making Air Fryer Cake is an incredibly easy way to whip up a fast dessert. Using a box mix or from scratch, you will have a perfect cake. 
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Chocolate Bundt Cake on a white plate and topped with chocolate frosting.
5 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Chocolate Bundt Cake

Air Fryer Chocolate Bundt Cake is a homemade cake made with all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, sugar, and more. It's a delicious dessert that's easy to make in the air fryer.
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Classic Air Fryer cheesecake with cherry topping.
4.50 from 18 votes

Air Fryer Cheesecake Recipe

This easy and classic Air Fryer Cheesecake Recipe is made with cream cheese, condensed milk, butter, graham crackers, and a delicious cherry topping.
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Round golden Bundt cake with chocolate chips scattered and in front of the air fryer.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Delicious and moist, air fryer pound cake filled with chocolate chips.
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Ice cream on top of apple with caramel squares on a white plate
5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Bloomin’ Apple

Air Fryer Bloomin' Apples are a fun twist on caramel apples. The apple petals are soft and yummy from the caramelized sugar mixture.
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creamy slice of Oreo cheesecake served on a white plate in front of an air fryer.
4.67 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Oreo Cheesecake

Creamy and smooth Oreo Cheesecake is full of our favorite cookie!
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Chocolate Cookies with white baking chips, stacked on a plate. Chewy and moist air fryer cookies.
4.70 from 10 votes

Air Fryer Cake Mix Cookies

Easy to make, air fryer cookies with white chips. This recipes takes just a few minutes, creating soft and chewy cookies.
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Chocolate chip cheesecake cut into a slice on a white plate
5 from 4 votes
A creamy chocolate chip filled cheesecake over a chocolate chip cookie crust.
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